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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
THE VANDERBILTS.
Interesting Gossip About the Living Rep
 resentatives of the Family.

Interesting Gossip About the Living Rep
 resentatives of the Family.
 The Vanderbilt family have done a full share toward both the useful and the ornamental style of architecture. The old Commodore began the Grand Union depot, then William built his palace and his son Cornelius followed his example. Then Cornelius began the Railroad Clubhouse, which will be the finest institution for this class in the whole world, and to these is added the Lincoln National Bank, which is really a Vanderbilt institution. All these structures are in close vicinity, and in this manner the family has centralized power in the most permanent manner. A good walker, indeed, can go the rounds of all these buildings in fifteen minutes. The old Commodore had no idea of such a result when he built the Grand depot. He then lived down in Washington place, more than a mile distant, and used to drive up in his carriage. William, however, determined to gather his sons near the place where the chief wealth was centered, and the above mentioned locality may now be called the ''Van- derbilt district.
 One of the most important features in this district is the Lincoln National Bank, whose stock is chiefly held by the Vanderbilts. This bank now has the full patronage of the family. In former times the old Commodore deposited his money in the Bank of New York, but the family funds are all deposited in the Lincoln, and the balance in their favor is rarely less than two millions. At present it is estimated that the exc cutors of William H. Vanderbilt have a dozen millions on deposit at the same place. The bonds and stocks deposited here by William H. Vanderbilt were es- timated at $25O, O,OO0,OO0 and, although they are now divided, they have never been removed.
 The daughters also had a handsome share, which of course benefits their husbands, and this gives distinction to the Vanderbilt sons-in-law. William Sloane Cor, rather, his wife) has the largest share. He is the most exten- sive carpet dealer in the country, and ought to be worth million independ- ent of his wife's property. The Sloanes
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
INTELLIGENT ANTS.
The Lively Regard Which They Displayed
 for Each Others Welfare.

for Each Others Welfare.
 The Bible has made ants famous for industry and foresight, and modern naturalists find few ani- mals more worthy of study. These insects not only are surprisingly intelligent but manifest a livelyregard for each others welfare, as the follow ing incident well illustrates. It is taken from Mr. Belts Naturalist in Nicaragua:"
 One day, while watching a small column of these foraging ants, l placed little stone OF one of them to secure it. The next that approached, as soon as it discovered its situation, ran back in an agitated manner to com municate the intelligence to the others. They rushed to the rescue. Some bit at the stone, and tried to move it; others seized the prisoner by the legs, and tugged with such force that I thought the legs would be pulled off, but they persevered till they got the captive free. I next cov- cred one up with piece of clay, leav- ing only the ends of his attenn@ pro jecting. It was soon discovered by it's fellows, which set to work immediate ly, and, by biting off pieces of the clay, soon liberated it. Another time 1 found a very few of them passing along at intervals. confined one of these under piece of clay, at a little dis tance from the line, with its head pro jecting. Several ants passed it, but at last one discovered it, and tried to pull it out, but could not. It immediately set off at great rate, and thought it had deserted its comrade; but it had only gone for assistance, for in short time about dozen ants came hurrying up, evidently fully informed of the cir cumstances of the case, for they made directly for their imprisoned comrade, and soon set him free. The excite ment and ardor with which their car ried on their unfagging exertions could not have been greater if they had been human beings. Youth's Con'- DdIliOn
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
The Way of Women.

She came around the corner the other evening with tears in her eyes and a shawl over her head to tell a patrolman that her husband had been beating her again.
 "Well, you must go to the police court and get a warrant" he re- piled.
 ''Yes, I'll go the first thing in the morning. Don't you think also have grounds for divorce?''
 "Why, certainly. Go to some law yer and tell him what loafer and brute your husband is and you'll have no trouble"
 Ibid you say loafer and bruteP''
 ''Yes, ma'am. He ought to be tarred and feathered and rode on a rail
 Don't you say that, sir!" she hotly exclaimed, "and don't you dare call my husband loafer and bruter'
 ''But isn't hep
 No, sir. He's one of the kindest and best husbands in Detroit, and if you talk about him I'll have you up for slander The idea! Don't you never dare to speak to me again-never!"- Detroit Free Press.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
NeedfuI Observances Which no Lady (
 Gentleman Will Neglect.

Needful Observances Which no Lady or
 Gentleman Will Neglect.
 A young married couple, who had been most favorably received by the best society of the town where they be- gan housekeeping were surprised when. in a year or more, the interest of their little world, in regard to them, had apparently ceased. They received no invitations, and their card-basket was no longer habitually filled. What could be the reason? It simply lay in the fact that, being unconventional by nature, and careless by training, they had been too Unceremonious in their treatment of their acquaintances. They were absorbed in each others so- ciety, and it was an effort to think of the outside world. Consequently, al though they were well pleased at re- ceiving calls, they often postponed re- running them for months, and some- times neglected going at all, hoping, meantime, that people would ''call again."
 There are certain observances which the person who desires to rank with ladies and gentlemen will not neglect. The rules of etiquette are not merely arbitrary; as a general thing, they are founded upon convenience or kindli- ness. To return the first call of a stranger without delay is to express one's appreciation of his kindness in paying the visit. Replying to an in vitation immediately on receiving it, enables the sender to make definite plans, and is, moreover, a suitable dis play of gratitude for the attention. To express one's thanks for a gift, when it must be done by letter, without allow ing one mail to intervene, is to make practical demonstration of o ne's pleas ure in having received it. There never yet was social occasion in which promptitude failed be virtue, except, perhaps, in the case of English dinner parties, where the guest is expected to arrive after the specified hour.
 Many people are both ignorant ot conventional rules and careless by nature; but casual acquaintances can not be expected to make allowances for them, on account of these disabilities. The offenders against the rules of soci- ety will, on the contrary, probably be classified as rude or odd" and, in any case, undesirable acquaintances. The habit of being lon time" and up to the mark is more easily cultivated in youth than when the routine of life has become firmly fixed. The boy or girl who is alive to the demands of others will become, later in life, polite by nature; since good habits, fortunately, may become mechanical, as well as bad Oues.- Youth'S Companion.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
HOME AGAIN.

Home againl Mother, your boy will rest, For time at least, in the old home nest How good to see you in your cornered nook, With knitting or sewing, or paper or book; The same sweet mother my boyhood knew, The faithful, the patient, the tender and true. You have little changed: ah well, may be A few gray hairs in the brown see; A mark or two under smiling eyes, So lovingly bent in your glad surprise. Iris who have changed, ah mother mine, From teasing lad to manhood's prime. No longer climb on your knee at night For story told in the soft firelight; No broken slate or book all torn Do bring to you with it's edges worn; But I'll come to you with my graver cares. You'll help me bear them with tender prayers. I'll come again as of old, and you Will help the man to be brave and true: For the mans the boy, only older grown, And the world has many a stumbling stone. An, mother mine, there is always rest When I find you here in the old home nest.
 -Ab6ie c. HcHeeUer-
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
Employment of Farm Help.

When the grain of the farm is all gathered in from the field. many farm CTS think it wise to dispense with part of the hired help. To carry this as far as possible, the corn is often put into self-feeding cribs, for fattening cattle, an d the hay is so stocked as to permit stockers and colts to eat it di- rect, without the aid of a man to cut it down and put it into feeding-raeks- This is wasteful. and good salary for men to cut the hay and grind the corn could be saved, and a good profit se- cured besides, by the use of machinery. Beside the saving in food, is the other saving of employment for the man who needs it, and this, too, at profit to the owner of the stock To this extent we certainly should be regarded our (unfortunate) ''brother's keeper "- National LiUe- Stock Journal.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
New Definition of Bore.

DeKaggs-I don't like Jupkins; he is a confounded bore.
 DeBaggs-I never knew he was talka" tive.
 DeKaggs-You don't know him. l talked to him about three hours last night, and he interrupted me at least four times. es.-PhilGdelDhiG Call,
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
BE TRUE.

Be true, dear youth, true in thy thoughts, Think never thought of i'll; Let earnest, noble thoughts be thine, Such as uplift the will. Be true, dear youth, true in thy words. Oh, never falsely speak; Let all thy words be faithful ones Alike to strong and weak. Be true, dear youth, true in thy deeds, To friend or foe the same; Let naught by thee be ever done To cause blush of shame. Yea, dearest youth in all be true
 In thought word, and in deed- And thou shalt gain earth's best reward, And Heavens eternal need.
 -P B. Strong, u1 Golden Ddys.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
HINTS FOR FARMERS.
Suggestions Whose Universal Observance Would Add to the Joys of Rural Life.

suggestions Whose Universal Observance
 Would Add to the Joys of Rural Life.
 Keep a serene temper. Fretful, cross, ugly tempers are contagious. Don't letyour cross-grained boys break your colt or steer unless you want a spoiled animal. Remember that a pleasant disposition is very catching. while an open heart and smiling coun- tenance permeate the whole household. You can get double more work from man or beast (except the mule) by kindness that you can by force. Your wife will always execute your wishes if you treat her as you did about the time you were married. Her righteous indignation is justly aroused while trying to iron your shirt bosoms with nothing but green wood in the stove, especially if she had to dig that out of snow drift, yet she should not put libel on brute creation by calling you such. Look well to the comfort of all that is surrounding you. See that your cattle and horses are not breathing noxious air or sleeping on wet straw through your negligence, for it certainly is not theirs. Don t yard your sheep and cattle together if you can possibly avoid it. Bear in mind that if you treat your swine hog gish, they, too, will be hoggish in their returns. Give your fowls a warm breakfast, well seasoned with red pep per and little salt and they will pay you in the egg basket. But don't for get that an innocent-looking chicken will bear watching, especially when headed for the garden.-C0. Ohio FGrner.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
A BIG ORDER.

How Charley Got Into Trouble by "Fool-
 ing" with His Mothers Slate.
 What is that slate and pencil hang ing there forP" asked Charley, looking out of the folds of the towel with which he was rubbing his face.
 ''To write down what we want from the store,' said Susie, "'cause we for
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12

The following verdict was recently rendered in Woodland. Cal: "We, the jury. find the defendants not guilty, with the recommendation that they leave the town within torty-sight hours"
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12
From 34 GOO to 35. 900 cubic mile:

From 34,OOO to 35,OOO cubic miles of rain falls every year upon the sur face of this globe. The rivers carry off barely one-half; the rest disappears by evaporation, by the absorption of the earth, and by being taken up by plants, animals and mineral oxidation, -.Chi- cdaO Times,
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12

The man who puts up barbed- wire fence in Nebraska is responsible for any damages sustained by men or animals coming in contact with it.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-12

Geese are great grazers, and will eat almost as much as 8 COW.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

river. He reports things flourish
ing in the lower altitude. He
brought in two burros and saddle
mule from Crested Butte going
around G. Butte mountain and COM
ming in on the East river road.
Capt Bum has hied himself to
his toll house and says he will have
the road in good shape for travel
by the time the snow is off.
j. G. johnson & Co. are making
preparations to go to work on their
contact properties.
Uncle Charlie has made a con-
nection with the great Crawford &
johnson Labor-Saying & Don't go
Out in the Snow water works and
now has a nice stream of water
opposite the hotel, and says he will
have the finest Watering place in
town. Yours,
Gothic, May 4, '87. NJ.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

Louis Barthel, of Crested Butte,
who has been on q trip down the
Grand river looking over the
ranching country with view of
residing down the valley returned so
well satisfied with the outlook thathe
will remove his family to the lower
country in couple Of months, hay
ing secured a fine ranch on Pa1a-
chute Creek. Their many friends
will regret to see them leave these
parts-but "dem wattur miluns"
Louis Jr. is going to raise will dis
appear If we ever chance to get
down that way.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

every day. No one will deny that
there are good mines owned in New
York, Boston, Chicago, st. Louis
and in fact, all through what is
known in the mining territory as
"the East" The mine-owner brings
here his prospect. because he can
get a better price for it here than
he can iii the west, where prospects
are so common. The owner of a
valuable developed property usually
offeres it through some agent, and
the agent brings it here, because the
eastern man is more liberal with
commissions than is the western
capitalist. There are a dozen rea-
sons why good mines should seek IL
market i'll the money-centers OF the
country st. Louis Mining News.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
A Wonderful Journal.

Their are not more than half
dozen publications in America that
can rightfully claim a circulation of
over Il hundred thousand copies
per week, and among weekly news
papers but two or three can boast
that number.
Ono OF these is the Weekly De-
troit Free Press, which is 50 Won
derfully popular that it circulates in
excess Of 120, 900 each week. A lit
tie calculation shows that to print
this immense issuo-The Free
Press being an eight page, tifty-six
column paper-it requirers rolls of
paper agqregating 1876 miles in
length and 1850 pounds in weight.
It is a busy day in the Detroit post
oGice when the Free Press is mailed.
There is also an English edition of
the paper,sprintcd in London Eng,
$4,000 copies being sold every week,
making q grand total Of 100000
copies per week.
The popularity Of the Free Press
is attributable to the peculiar charm
and aitractiveness which prevailes
its columns, appealing strongly to
tie sympathies and compelling the
admiration Of readers. 1t occupies
a sphere OF its own, and is unique
and unapproachable among news
papers; there is none like it.
The Free Press is high toned
literary family journal, which seeks
to amuse, elevate and improve the
masses, by publishing only that
which is pure and good. Its liter
ary standard is the highest, its pa
ges being entirely free from the
degrading and polluting trash
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called literary and family papers.
Celebrated the world over for its
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es. il never decends to the low and
vulgar in order to create a laugh.
II is, in short, a bright, crisp and
wholesome magazine, which any
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better for reading.
The best known authors and wri-
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and the publishers give assurance
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Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
Ea.;ay life.
Mich.

What truly beautiful world we
live in! Nature gives us grandeur
of mountains, glens and oceans, and
thousands of means of enjoyment.
We can desire no better when in
perfect health; but how often do the
majority Of people feel like giving
it up dishearted, discouraged and
worn out with disease, when there
is no occasion for this feeling, as
every sufferer can easily obtain
satisfactory proof, that Green's Au-
gust Flower, will make them free
from disoase as when born. Dys-
pepsia and liver complaint are the
direct causes OF seventy five per
cent. Of such maladies as billusness,
Indigestion, sick headache, costive-
ness, nervous prostraiion. dizziness
Of the head, palpitation of the heart
and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses OF August Flower will
prove its wonderful effect. Sample
bottle 10 cents. Try it.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
A Great Industry in Cleveland.

OF 10000 carbons burned daily
in the electric lights used in the
United States. 100000 are manu-
factured in Cleveland, Ohio. Six
years ago all the carbons in this
country were made in a single room
in Boston. Now there are twenty
carbon furnaces in Cleveland alone.
The carbons are made chiefly of the
residuum of oil after it has been
refined, but the deposit about natu-
raj gas wells is also comming into
use. The material is ground to a
powder, little pitch is added, and
the substance is then placed in
molds. These are packed in boxes
and the latter placed in a furnace.
where they are subject to the most
intense heat. The capacity Of an
ordinary furnace is $4,000 carbons.
- Ex.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
Gothic Pointers.

Ed. CURRENT
Our weather here seems to have
settled down for good solid work
upon the snow.
Andrew McCormac and friends
Curry and Hawkins arrived from
Kansas last Monday, stopping at
Gothic until Wednesday and
then taking the snow-shoe route to
Aspen. Andy looks we'll and hearty
but not as if he had had q wedding.
Rumor says thaSskh Carson, of
the Leadville and Aspen stage line,
has the mail contract between Cres-
ted Butte and Aspen. II SO, it is
almost an assured fact that the road
will be kept open next winter, as
Kit is not afraid of snow.
VIM. Goughenbough arrived in
town This morning from the Grand
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
Obituary.

Edward M. Block, who has been
an invalid more OF less for several
years, was recently obliged to take
to his bed with his sufferings.
Gradually becoming worse, and
died last Tuesday at his parents
residence in Crested Butte.
The sympathies of the CURRENT
are extended the family in their
deep affiiction.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
Gunnison Review Press Items of{ntcrest

GDnniS0n ReyieW.prasS Items 0finteraSs
A. NJ. Stevenson left Friday
Morning for Denver. He will not
return here but will go thence to
Leadville for day or two and then
to Glenwood for a permanency.
That erting station will assuredly
be bulk this spring, 50 said assist
AIT superintendent Ridgeway this
week while here. Bpt no time was
named for work to be begun.
There arc some promising
scheme afoot for Gunnison, regard
ing which we ere under pledge
of secrecy until they are flslly incu-
bated. Enough that they promise
to hatch out full-hedged and that
growing may be heard soon.
Owing to the lack of sufficient
ore supply, the mountain roads
everywhere being in such condition
that the ore cannot be hauled, there
is little doing at the Tomichi Valley
smelter. The roasters only are
fred up. It will likely be some
time before the blast furnaces blow
in again. Meantime, preparations for
extensive work and an active season
Of operations are being made. Mr..
Fry has returned from Red Noun
tain and other localities, where he
made contracts for ore. The assay
furnaces are being overhauled, a
big stack built for them and the Ia
boratory enlarged.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
Why 1Iiues are Sold.

The skoptiical often ask why valu-
able mining properties are brought
to this market to be sold. Theirs
are plenty Of capitalists in the priv
cipal cities Of the west ready and
anxious to put their money into
good mining ventures. Is it likely,
then, good mines will slip through
their fingers and find a market in
the east I?
Assuredly it is. It is not only
likely, but there are evidences of it
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

Squire Beardsley is regular
village blacksmith, and has been
making tools for the ranchmen
along the valley.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

The amount OF real estate which
changed hands during the month OF
April in Denver reached the enor-
NOUS amount OF 35.O00.O0O, and the
transfers for the last four months
exceeds the total transfers of last
year. Not SO bad for our state
capital.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
Edit0ra! Comments.

Our Denver exchanges now say
that the Burlington will not be
built over the divide this season to
Glenwooa Springs. But that it
will ultimately come is an assured
fact.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07
LOCAL SPLINTERS.

Henry Anderson is building
fence and otherwise improving the
looks of his ranch, at the lake.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

Some tramps while passing
through Scofeld last week entered
Judge Hoover's house and made
themselves comfortable over night,
and in the morning they had the
s:cheek' to walk off and leave the
door wide open.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

Georgetown had q thirty thou
sand dollar fire last week which
destroyed the Clear Creek County
Bank and several of tn. business
blocks in the town. No lives were
lost however.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

The Larimie Board Of Trade for
warded q communication to the
Denver Chamber Of Commerce set
ting fourth the advantages an ex-
tension of the Denver, Utah & Pa
cific railroad would benefit thu state
and Denver. The matter is to be
brought before tho notice of the
railroad managers.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

For the use Of man or woman.
The most useful article ever inyen-
ted. Price 81. Put up in neat
box with full directions. M. Z. A.
Co., p. o. Box 1898, N. Y. City.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

France Armstrong has gone up
to the Belle of Titusville to straight
en- things up and be ready to work
on the property when Mr.. Copley
arrives.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

The Southern Pacific train was
stopped by band Of robbers some
distance out OF Tucson, Arizona, who
took possession of the engine, bag
gage and express car, bu. did not
make much Of haul, only sec lring
about 5000. The passengers were
unmolested.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

Ranch men along the valley are
sowing considerable oats as high
up as the lake. They will have a
good chance to ripen this season on
account Of its being SO early.
Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

The San Juan ores arc finding q
market at the Tomichi Valley sIael-
ter in Gunnison, and some heavy
shipments will be made this season.
5000 tons from the Silver Belle
goes to the smelter, so says the
Muldoon.